Republicans Seek to Reassure Seniors

LANSFORD, Pa.—GOP Rep. Lou Barletta kicked off a town-hall meeting here this week by delivering a message Republicans across the country are trying hard to convey: He promised older residents that he wouldn't slash their Medicare benefits.

"Whenever you hear that seniors are going to lose their benefits, I'm telling you now, it's an outright lie," Mr. Barletta told a crowd of about 50 gathered at an outpost of veterans group...